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Review of Japanese Products in Singapore by Sho
One of the luxuries of Singapore is that it offers fantastic choices when it comes to Japanese products. Many are truly authentic - but some, I must say, are downright awful products trying to capitalize on unknowledgeable customers. Here is a guide to quality Japanese products, reviewed by a true Japanese Guru.
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Sho
May 17, 20234 min read
Unagi Course Dinner at Chikuyotei in Intercontinental Hotel Singapore
One of the most traditionally important Unagi restaurants in Japan is Chikuyotei. Founded in 1851 and split into three different...
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Sho
Dec 21, 20224 min read
Unagiya Ichinoji Review (Robertson Quay) Unajyu and Uzaku
As many of my followers would know, I am an avid unagi lover, trying out different unagi restaurants all over Singapore. To further my...
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Sho
Nov 20, 20223 min read
Don Don Donki Jurong point
Don Don Donki and its penguin mascot are absolutely unstoppable and have just launched its newest outlet in Jurong Point near Boonlay...
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Sho
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Sushi Box and Taco at Sens Dining @Holland Village
It has been a while since I've had a chance to visit new Japanese restaurants. So I'm excited to resume my "authentic Japanese reviews"...
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Sho
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Tsukimi Hamburg Don at Tsukimi Hamburg, Jurong Point
Today we're jumping into a relatively new restaurant in town, which became an instantaneous hit for my two sons! This place was a...
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Sho
Sep 16, 20223 min read
Sashimi and Tempura at Himawari Japanese Restaurant, Alexandra
Sashimi and Tempura at Himawari Japanese Restaurant, Alexandra I chose this restaurant for a company "welcome drinks" session this...
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Sho
Sep 11, 20223 min read
Fruit Annmizu and Lavendar Yuzu Houjicha at Saryo Kagurazaka, Vivocity
I was looking for something refreshing after a long day of shopping this Sunday afternoon. As our shopping journey took us to Vivocity,...
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Sho
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Unagi at Unazen, Takashimaya Shopping Centre
My quest for the best Unagi in Singapore continues with a stop at Unazen, located in B1 of the Takashimaya Shopping Centre. It opened a...
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Sho
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Tonkatsu at Gochi-So Shokudo, Westgate
Just as a starving soul would do during a hot mid-August lunchtime, I was walking around Jurong East Westgate looking for something quick...
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Sho
Aug 11, 20221 min read
UOUO's Sashimi Platter update August 2022
UOUO's Sashimi Platter update August 2022 I won't be doing a review for UOUO again. I've done that twice already in the past. You can...
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Sho
Aug 4, 20224 min read
Tonkatsu at Kimukatsu, Takashimaya Food Hall
I was looking for a place to have lunch after my health screening at Paragon. Since I was already right in front of the Takashimaya area,...
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Sho
Jul 30, 20222 min read
Unajyu at UnaUna,Viviocity
It's the season of the Unagi! Well, I should have eaten it last week because it was Unagi day or "Doyo-no-Ushi" in Japan. I had immense...
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Sho
Jul 24, 20222 min read
Pon de Ring at the Mister Donut pop-up shop at Jurong Point
Hurray, "MISUDO" has come to Singapore! The famous Japanese Donut chain, Mister Donut, had opened a pop-up shop in Jurong point. I didn't...
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Sho
Jul 23, 20223 min read
"Doyo-No-Ushi," the Japanese Culture of Eating Unagi in the Summer
July 23rd is a special day for unagi-obsessed people like me. It's not a public holiday nor an anniversary of any sort. It's a day that...
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Sho
Jul 5, 20222 min read
What is a Dorayaki, Doraemon's favorite food?
Dorayaki Intro Dorayaki is a Japanese confection that is famous for being the favorite food of Doraemon. With its moist and sweet...
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Sho
Jul 1, 20224 min read
What exactly is Tonkotsu Ramen, and what is the proper way of enjoying this food?
Introduction Japanese Ramen is all over Singapore. From the Ippudo to the Takagi-ramen, you can find a Japanese Ramen restaurant in any...
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Sho
Jun 7, 20224 min read
Tonkotsu Ramen at Hitoyoshi Ramen and Grill, Mapletree business center
Several decades ago, when I was living in the US, I never had the luxury of enjoying quality Ramen. There were Ramen shops. It’s just...
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Sho
Jun 3, 20226 min read
Yakiniku at Yakiniku Don-Don Singapore 1st, at Tanjong Pagar
Welcome to yet another episode of restaurant ratings by Japan-Guru. Firstly, a quick disclaimer before we get into this thing. (Promise...
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Sho
May 31, 20225 min read
The Wagyu Beef Shiogayaki Don and Wagyu Steak, Sushi & Kushiage Bento, Nozomi Start Vista
I'm a heavy user of Starvista. Previously I've done a review of the Chen's Mapo Tofu at Starvista. And I'll probably do more Starvista...
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Sho
May 11, 20223 min read
The 9-Type Sushi Platter, UOUO at Sunshine Plaza
Back again. Yes, UOUO is one of my go-to restaurants when it comes to Sashimi. Yes it's located in a relatively inconvenient place (a bit...
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